If you've ever thought art and creativity were just not in the cards for you, you're not alone. But guess what? Your creativity is a vital part of who you are -- even if you don't know it yet.
...still, you might need a little help unlocking your creative path. That's where I come in.
Sound familiar?
"Oh, I'm not an artist."
The Artist Cooperative is my watercolor & mindset membership, a community where like-minded creatives connect every month for:
- a live watercolor workshop
- a mindset deep-dive and Q&A
- community challenges
- an exclusive peek inside my art business
- access to my mini course library
...and more!
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Welcome to your new watercolor family.
In my full beginner watercolor landscapes course, I'll take you through some of my most favorite introductory techniques and projects, like:
- night skies, gradients, and the wet-on-wet technique
- misty forests
- 8 different methods for painting loose evergreens
- mountain layers and craggy mountain peaks
...and more!
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Are you ready for a watercolor adventure?
Exploring Watercolor 101 covers everything you'll need to get started on your watercolor adventure.
- what supplies to use (for any skill level)
- foundational watercolor techniques
- tips, tricks, and ah-ha! moments
- step-by-step projects to hone your skills
- 6-week challenge with live Q&As and mindset trainings
...and more!
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Watercolor basics anyone can master.
Learn watercolor fundamentals in the small-but-mighty version of my signature beginners course
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Captivating
gouache seascapes
Turn stunning landscape photos into one-of-a-kind watercolor paintings in this mini course
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Watercolor landscapes from a reference photo
Exploring Watercolor 101: Lite
A two-for-one beginners guide to both gouache and painting seascapes, this course is packed with value and fun
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Mini Courses
The perfect artsy afternoon --
for your schedule and your budget.
Skillshare is a learning platform that houses thousands of classes from teachers all around the world, and I'm one of them.
In my Skillshare classroom, I have more than 30 bite-sized courses focusing on watercolor and creative techniques that will fill your artistic toolkit. From stunning night skies to magical misty forests, watch as I take you step-by-step through some of my most popular paintings.
Oh, and by the way -- this link will let you test out Skillshare for free for 2 weeks, so you'll have plenty of time to decide if it's right for you.
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A cornucopia of creative lessons.
- Kelsey M.
"Kolbie uses easy-to-understand language and step-by-step visuals. I have admired her work for a long time and am so grateful for the helpful tips to make wilderness paintings of my very own!"
Easy to understand.
Nina V.
"I really like her teaching style, you feel like you've got your own personal tutor, who makes you feel you can do this."
Your own personal tutor.
"Love Kolbie's simple instructions and fun approach to watercoloring for some seriously cool results!"
Sujanitha S.
Seriously cool results.
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the happy ever crafter with becca courtice
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she made it with elle zimmerman
About Progress with Monica Packer
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Creative Conversations
I've been a guest on a few pretty cool shows, and I think you'll really like these conversations! We dive into topics like creativity, perfectionism, and working with your inner critic to build a lifetime of wonder.
I know how hard it can be to stay motivated when you have years of self-doubt to overcome, and that's why I make learning art easy and fun.
From free tutorials on my Instagram and YouTube to workshops and intensive deep dives, I make it my mission to package watercolor techniques in a way that'll have you saying "wow, I can't believe I made that!" in no time.
Welcome to my classroom. I'm so glad you're here.
Creativity is a practice.
my teaching philosophy
"The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul."
— Dieter Uchtdorf
Let's get personal
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Wanna work together?
shoot me an email, and let's talk
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